564741 Tue Oct 14 12:17:23 -0700 2008 19 15 Pennsylvania 0 4103835 Hello! My husband and I are traveling up there in November for a mini honeymoon. We've been there dozens of times, but have never had (the need for) fine dining. We always do the traditional: Farnsworth House Tavern, Dobbin House (for catered events, never been in the restaurant), Trader Vicks for pretzels etc. Is there someplace nice where we can go for a romantic dinner? Thanks for your help! Kristin Tue Oct 14 12:17:23 -0700 2008 220914 krisrishere 1 4105695 Hi Kristin Nothing in town but within reason www.sheppardmansion.com www.antrim1844.com www.restaurantsidney.com I have them in order of preference Wed Oct 15 07:57:23 -0700 2008 4103835 74733 pashibaboy 2 4105878 Thanks for the recommendations! Have you ever been to the Inn at Herr Ridge? Supposedly they have a seasonal menu as well...Thoughts? Wed Oct 15 09:08:01 -0700 2008 4105695 220914 krisrishere 3 4110488 Sorry, I haven't tried it. I think you'll love the sheppard mansion. Make sure you check out the grounds. You can't go upstairs unless your a guest though :^( Hey, bring me up Crabs when you come up !! :^) I see your an Italian food lover. Wrong area here. Fortunatley I grew up in an Italian neighborhood so I learned well. I'll be in VIrginia Beach Nov 1 weekend. Do you know any good places to go to ?? Fri Oct 17 07:00:14 -0700 2008 4105878 74733 pashibaboy 4 4110749 The mansion looks gorgeous. I'll try and make a reservation. I'm going up there for Rememberance Day so it's packed up there. Hopefully that will be my secret gem though :) Crabs are $80 a bushel...and that's a good deal! I try and go crabbing a few times a week in the summer. Mm, Mm, good! Yeah, I'm in the wrong area for Italian food too. It's so cookie cutter down here its sickening. It's because of the large military population. All of my friends come banging at my door for Italian food. They say they've never tasted anything so good; "well I guess you haven't had real Italian food then". Let's see, where in Va Beach are you going to be and I'm hoping you'll have a car. What kind of stuff do you want to eat while you're down here? Fri Oct 17 08:31:15 -0700 2008 4110488 220914 krisrishere 5 4111124 The crabs sound good, I'll try to find some to bring home with me. Do you think they'll last that long of a drive ?? I'lll be at the convention center for a dog show. Seafood is best us. we don't mind driving also. The best Italian comes out of our kitchen. There is a decent italian bakery in Harrisburg also, if you feel like driving up, (almost an hour) - http://www.alvarobread.com/menu/ but you can snack on those pine nut cookies on the way home. We also have a bakery in our neighborhood that does great artesian breads. and now does lunch and dinner. I would definatley suggest it for lunch. Get the Roasted Peach and Pancetta salad with Goat cheese. 213 E York St Biglerville, PA 17307 (717) 677-7014 Fri Oct 17 10:57:20 -0700 2008 4110749 74733 pashibaboy 6 4111253 I don't think they'll keep that long fresh..maybe pre-cooked. For seafood, I like Surf Rider. Awesome crabcakes and fried oysters. There are multiple locations so there's one close to where you're staying. It's casual and moderately priced. If you want a little fancier atmosphere/seafood, I love Lynnhaven Fish House. For the money, you'll be waddling out of there. If you happen to drive into Norfolk, you have to check Doumar's. It's an old carhop, supposed inventor of the waffle cone, everything is DIRT cheap and good. Lastly, if you're into BBQ check out Malbon Bros. It's inside a Citgo gas station..the pulled pork sandwiches are heavenly. Well, I just booked my reservation at the Sheppard Mansion. I decided to do a tasting. Have you ever done a tasting there? I'm excited for the experience! I only wish I knew what I was going to be eating..I'm too inpatient for surprises :) Fri Oct 17 11:49:56 -0700 2008 4111124 220914 krisrishere 7 4115595 Thank you for the recommendations. Yes, I did do the tasting. It is the way to go. They do not rush you, so be prepared that you are there for the evening. Have fun and enjoy your trip. Mon Oct 20 05:35:12 -0700 2008 4111253 74733 pashibaboy 8 4161943 Hi there! I just wanted to see how your trip down here was. Where did you go eat? :) Mon Nov 10 10:16:14 -0800 2008 4115595 220914 krisrishere 3 5151580 I hope i'm you dont get to this too late..... I used to work at Herr Tavern. That experience is what made me want to become a chef. The Chef de cuisine is very talented and aware of his suroundings. Incorporating locally grown ingredients in classic dishes. The menus change weekly consisting of a starter ( I suggest ther cream of crab and corn soup), small plate, and main course and please...save room for their house made ice creams and wine infused sorbets. Did I mention their wine cellar? Tue Nov 03 06:35:53 -0800 2009 4105878 1117252 Natalie A. 4 5155397 Thanks Natalie. I ended up going to Sheppards Mansion last year, however I won't be able to make it there again this year. We're heading back up to Gettysburg in a couple of weeks - if we have time, I will check out Herr Tavern. Thank you. Wed Nov 04 10:27:44 -0800 2009 5151580 220914 krisrishere 1 4169743 Dobbin, Farnsworth, Herr Tavern, Carriage House Inn, are about as close to "fine" dining as you'll find here in Gettysburg. Of the 4 I prefer Herr's Taven for food quality and the Carriage House for ambiance and traditional American down home food in a festive atmosphere. 20 miles South in Thurmont, MD is Kozy, a famous restaurant visited by many POTUS, as Camp David is a stone's throw. Great Sunday b'fst buffet! Thu Nov 13 05:11:04 -0800 2008 4103835 239683 ballpienhammer 2 4182471 Hi Kris We ran into people we know and didn't end up making it to your suggestions. We ate at a place called Rockefellers. It was okay. I think chowed down on oysters and lots of wine. We loved the convention center for the dog show though, so we'll be down next year for the shows and try your suggestions. Also, when your in our area, try a place called Ponoma's in Biglerville. (15 minutes north of Gettysburg) It's not romantic but the food is great and it's BYOB. Everything is cooked in their brick oven and they have great food. Very limited hours Wed - Sat Tue Nov 18 06:21:06 -0800 2008 4169743 74733 pashibaboy 3 4183393 Next time you come down, definitely treat yourself to some of my recs! Thanks for the other suggestion. We leave this Thursday for PA, so we're excited. Friday is the tasting and Saturday we have a group dinner at Dobbin House, so besides that our dining options are extremely open! Thanks again and I will be sure to post my "review" when I get home! Tue Nov 18 11:21:36 -0800 2008 4182471 220914 krisrishere 1 4197795 I went to Sheppard Mansion in nearby Hanover for dinner on Friday evening. I purchased a 5 course tasting. Oh. My. Goodness. There are no words for how excellent this meal was. Every course was a winner. ..And the pretzel rolls, oh good Lord!! Thank you Pashibaboy for the rec., we will be going there every year on our annual trip to Gettysburg. Mon Nov 24 08:07:20 -0800 2008 4103835 220914 krisrishere 2 4197954 please email me at pashibaboy@yahoo.com Thanks Glad you had a good time Mon Nov 24 09:08:55 -0800 2008 4197795 74733 pashibaboy 2 4198031 Sheppard is on my list for our next "nice" dinner. They don't have the 5 course tasting described on their website. Do you know if it is always available? Also, do you mind if I ask the price? Thanks!... Mon Nov 24 09:38:25 -0800 2008 4197795 20104 sballard 3 4198185 They only do the tastings on weekends. I asked for it when I made my reservation. For 5 courses I paid $65 each, you can add wine for $35 each..but we don't drink, so that wasn't necessary. Mon Nov 24 10:38:11 -0800 2008 4198031 220914 krisrishere 4 4199554 Thanks, thats the price range I was hoping for! Mon Nov 24 18:52:46 -0800 2008 4198185 20104 sballard 3 4198225 I think it was in the $60 range last time. I guess they should list it on their web site as an option. 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